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David S. Brown

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS
New York , NY 10022
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CRD#: 2804612
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Professional summary


David Sanford Bryson Brown is a registered financial professional currently at VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in New York , New York.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 30, 2025 - Present

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 575 Lexington Avenue 30th Floor, New York , NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 285573
New York , NY
Past

February 6, 2018 - October 31, 2024

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Greenwich, CT
Past

January 20, 2009 - November 9, 2011

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 5, 2008 - November 28, 2008

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 2005 - June 5, 2008

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1998 - May 24, 2005

GAM SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25631
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 9, 1996 - July 23, 1997

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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California
(4/25/2025)
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Colorado
(4/28/2025)
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Connecticut
(4/25/2025)
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Florida
(4/28/2025)
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Georgia
(4/28/2025)
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Illinois
(4/28/2025)
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Massachusetts
(4/28/2025)
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Michigan
(4/29/2025)
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Minnesota
(4/25/2025)
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Missouri
(4/25/2025)
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New Hampshire
(4/29/2025)
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New Jersey
(4/28/2025)
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New York
(4/25/2025)
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North Carolina
(4/25/2025)
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Ohio
(4/25/2025)
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Oregon
(5/1/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(4/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/29/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/25/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/25/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/17/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
HERALD INVESTMENT MARKETING, LLC | VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573 / SEC#: , 8-69854

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Mailing Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone number
(610) 558-1750
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/13/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CHADDS FORD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCOWNER
CHISM, PATRICK ANDREWCEO AND CCO2875421
FAIA, SALVATORE ROCCO IIPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6813402
SCARPATI, GERARDCFO AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2313132

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Company Information


VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573New York , NY 10022

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